SEVENTEEN secured the top spot on 'Music Bank' with 'THUNDER' for the second consecutive week, achieving a total of seven wins on music broadcasts.

On the 14th broadcast of MBC's 'Show! Music Bank,' SEVENTEEN's 'THUNDER' took first place once again, following last week's win.

This episode featured the comeback stage of KISS OF LIFE. KISS OF LIFE presented their new charm through the song 'Lips Hips Kiss.' 'Lips Hips Kiss' is a title track with a feminine mood in the R&B hip-hop genre. KISS OF LIFE captivated viewers with their extensive genre versatility and solid skills, performing 'Lips Hips Kiss'.

Primrose returned with their EDM/pop song 'CINEMA,' featuring a blend of sensory synths, sophisticated beats, and Primrose's delicate vocal sensibilities. 'CINEMA' is a track that intersects 'the clarity of the moment we first met' and 'the yearning that spreads like a film of memories.' Through 'CINEMA,' Primrose drew listeners into a scene from a romance movie, delivering a fresh sense of excitement.

A special debut stage was also presented by Double One, a special unit formed by members of BAE173 and FANTASY BOYS, who gained global attention by participating in auditions both domestically and internationally. Double One's debut song 'On the Rocks with Kiss' showcases a moment of thrilling tension on a rhythmically Latin beat. The group maximized the mood of the song with provocative performances that encapsulated the feeling of 'You want me, right?' capturing the eyes and ears of the audience.

Returning after two months, izna showcased their lovely charm with 'BEEP.' Speaking about 'BEEP,' izna described it as a trendy dance song that expresses thrilling emotions likened to an emergency alert. The song captures the tingling tension and excitement felt at the beginning of love. Through the refreshing synth sounds, bouncy rhythm, and energetic atmosphere of 'BEEP,' izna presented their unique personality in a lively and adorable manner.

ARTMS made their comeback stage with 'Icarus.' 'Icarus' is a song that expresses the hope for new growth from those who have been wounded, wishing for new hope to sprout from those scars, similar to the Icarus myth. ARTMS completed their performance with artistic finesse, combining modern beauty with choreography over a delicately repeating piano line.

The stage of Kim Wan-sun, who returned with 'HI ROSA,' was also unveiled. 'HI ROSA' is a Latin pop song, combining reggaeton and Afrobeats, that Kim Wan-sun attempted for the first time. Just like a rose (ROSA) that blooms continuously despite being bent or burned, it tells the story of the speaker who, despite repeated trials, rises again to find their identity. Through 'HI ROSA,' Kim Wan-sun attempted a unique transformation, proving her status as the 'Dancing Queen' with her enduring signature tone and stage presence.

ITZY returned as a complete group after eight months, presenting their comeback stage with the tracks 'KISS & TELL' and the title track 'Girls Will Be Girls.' Introducing the album, they said it is 'a perfect album that contains our shining narrative through our collective identity.' Regarding the title track 'Girls Will Be Girls,' they explained, 'This song conveys the message that nothing is scary when we are together, rapidly presenting the image of boldly walking against the world’s gaze and prejudice.' ITZY showed a strong bond of 'becoming stronger together' through 'Girls Will Be Girls,' announcing the return of the performance queens.

ATEEZ stripped away their intense image and returned with a refreshing summer song. Their new track 'Lemon Drop' is a cool R&B and hip-hop genre song aimed at summer. ATEEZ described it as 'a seasonal song that contains sweet and cute confessions. It is as cute, fresh, and beautiful as our faces,' playfully emphasizing 'It's a fresh feeling.' Returning with a summer vibe, ATEEZ transformed the sultry heat into excitement with their cocktail-like confessions.

NCT's Doyoung presented a comeback stage with the title track 'Goodbye, Universe (Memory)' from his second solo album, closing the show. 'Goodbye, Universe (Memory)' is a rock genre song that contains the desire for all the moments we shared together to remain as brilliant memories over time. Doyoung broke out powerful emotions with his strong vocals to the refreshing guitar riffs, creating an even greater resonance along with the fans singing along.

Meanwhile, on this day, 'Show! Music Bank' featured performances from Kim Wan-sun, Christopher, Doyoung, ARTMS, ATEEZ, ITZY, ENHYPEN, KISS OF LIFE, izna, Double One, Primrose, Jeong Da-kyung, KickFlip, HITGS, KIIRAS, USPEER, and R.E.D.

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